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e=h Hopecast

Cameron Vivancoeehhopecast.podbean.com
Micro-loans can change lives and communities, what about micro-scholarships? Education=Hope is a US based non-profit dedicated to providing for the education of those in desperate and difficult situations. Listen each week as co-founder and Ecuador country director Cameron Graham Vivanco explores the ups and downs, the successes and difficulties of being born into poverty. Her co-worker, Ecuadorian born Jorge Luis Rodriguez, shares his take too as together they look for the stories of hope in the middle of it all. For more information please visit: www.educationequalshope.org
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Episodes

Season 3, Episode 23: Anne Miller

Anne Miller, a long time supporter and advocate for e=h, joins Jorge Luis Rodriguez to explore the topic of leadership from the 'inside' of organizations. Both are PKs (Pastors' Kids) and both have had the privilege of knowing leaders as people first, and then through their leadership roles. Join them for a candid conversation of how that has shaped them and how leadership can support each other across the miles.

Mar 27, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 23

Season 3, Episode 22: International Ministry Update

Executive Director of e=h Celeste Bundy joins us with insights and updates about the e=h programs in the other six countries apart from Ecuador: Haiti, Rwanda, Kenya, Uganda, Costa Rica, and Lancaster, SC, USA. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Celeste and get all the news.

Mar 20, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 22

Season 3, Episode 21: Lee Plumblee

Lee Plumblee is a lawyer in Greenville, SC, and a long time supporter of e=h, here on his second Vision Team. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, and Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, as they interview Lee and learn how he got connected and why he is so dedicated to the ministries of e=h.

Mar 13, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Season 3, Episode 20: Haiti Update

Joyce Pipkin spearheads the e=h projects in Les Cayes and Cavaillon. Join e=h Executive Director, Celeste Bundy, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez as they hear updates from Joyce about how the programs are going post-pandemic and post-earthquake, still in the midst of the current political unrest.

Mar 06, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Season 3, Episode 19: Hope 2 Others Water Project with Bishop Ben and Chip Smith

Education begins with clean water! Well, most of life begins with clean water. Join e=h cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, Bishop Ben Tanguli, and e=h cofounder Chip Smith as we dive into how the Hope 2 Others (H2O) water project works in Kenya, and the results that have already been seen.

Feb 27, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Season 3, Episode 18: Bishop Ben Tanguli

Bishop Benjamin Tanguli oversees E=H's ministry partnership in Kenya, East Africa. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they learn about Bishop Ben's ministries in Kenya, a little of his story and how he got involved with E=H.

Feb 20, 202323 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Season 3, Episode 17: Bishop Daniel Richards, Part 2

Bishop Daniel from the Diocese of Upper South Carolina shares about short-term missions, and then turns the tables to ask Cameron some questions. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they all share about their lives, stories, challenges, and joys of the work of E=H.

Feb 13, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 17

Season 3, Episode 16: Bishop Daniel Richards in Ecuador

This last week we had the great joy and pleasure to welcome the new Diocesan Bishop from Upper South Carolina to the Hopecast. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Bishop Daniel and hear his story and how it intertwines with that of E=H.

Feb 08, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Season 3, Episode 15: Board Members in Ecuador

E=H board members Chris Ritrievi and Greg Dunaway are in town! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for their interview with Chris and Greg to hear their stories and the reason they serve on the board.

Jan 30, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Season 3, Episode 14: Laura Jennings Estevez and the Second Chances Program

Jorge and Laura Jennings Estevez have taken the ministry of Casa Gabriel and expanded it into the three-pronged program of Second Chances. Laura joins E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, to share about how the program has grown and what they are doing now.

Jan 23, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Season 3, Episode 13: The Stats Behind the Program

How many students are in the E=H scholarship program? How many girls? How many boys? How many need help with food?! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share some of the statistics that have been collected (thank you, John Allen), and the stories that go with them.

Jan 16, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Season 3, Episode 12: 2023 and What is to Come

A new year and a new full calendar! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look ahead to 2023 and review why we do what we do.

Jan 09, 202319 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Season 3, Episode 11: Stories of Hope

Sometimes the students of E=H can feel far away as we refer to them in just a general way! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they share 5 different students' specific stories, and describe the impact E=H is making in their lives.

Jan 02, 202320 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Season 3, Episode 10: Top 10 of 2022

Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look back over the top 10 events that marked the E=H year of 2022.

Dec 26, 202227 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Season 3, Episode 9: Casa Adalia, a new structure coming!

There are changes coming in the ESME world, especially as the residential program (formerly Casa Adalia) transitions to a new structure, Though change can be hard, the heart and desire to support those coming out of vulnerable situations is the same!! Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they look at the new integrated structure and how it doesn't change what we get to do with ESME!

Dec 19, 202228 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Season 3, Episode 8: Amadas Christmas Parties

Amadas is the part of End Slavery Ministry Ecuador that does outreach to those active in prostitution in the city center. Each year the Amadas program holds Christmas parties for those in the brothels. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview Veronica Andrade, the coordinator of the E=H program with Amadas, about the stories and impact of the E=H program with Amadas.

Dec 12, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Season 3, Episode 7: Micro-Privilege

What is the difference between privilege and entitlement? How do we make sense of the disparities that we see in the world? Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation about micro-privilege, what it is, and what do we do with it.

Dec 05, 202225 minSeason 3Ep. 7

Season 3, Episode 6: Christmas cards are here!

Each year, our students write Christmas cards to their sponsors, and we match students to the sponsors who help make their education possible. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, for a conversation about the ins and outs of this process and the surprise blessings along the way.

Nov 29, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 6

Season 3, Episode 5: So Very Thankful

Thanksgiving is almost here! Join Cameron Vivanco, E=H cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they share the perspectives of students, church members and pastors about what they're thankful for.

Nov 21, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 5

Season 3, Episode 4: Rev. Gary and Kacey Eichelberger

The Rev. Gary and Kacey Eichelberger, from St. Andrew's in Greenville, SC, share their observations, learnings and challenges from the October 2022 E=H Vision team. Join Cameron Vivanco, E=H co-founder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian co-worker, as they dive into the Eichelbergers' stories and experience.

Nov 14, 202223 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Season 3, Episode 3: Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Part 2

Part 2 of the team from EDOW! Join the Rector and Deacon from the Church of the Ascencion in Silver Springs, MD, Rev. Joan Beilstein and Rev. Terri Murphy, as well as the Venerable Sue von Rautenkranz, Archdeacon in EDOW, Cameron Vivanco, E=H cofounder, and Jorge Luis Rodriguez, her Ecuadorian coworker, as they chat about where they serve, why a rector should take the time to do short-term missions and why the Archdeacon keeps coming back!

Nov 07, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Season 3, Episode 2: Mildred Reyes and Rosa Briones, Episcopal Diocese of Washington

In October 2022, E=H got to host several in-person teams. Mildred Reyes, Latino Missioner for the Diocese of Washington, and soon-to-be-ordained-deacon, Rosa Briones, were on one of those teams and share about their mission experience in Ecuador. Join E=H cofounder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian coworker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview these two and hear about their roles in supporting the Diocese of Central Ecuador through E=H.

Oct 31, 202224 minSeason 3Ep. 2

Season 2, Episode 39: Quarterly update and signing off for the season

Can you believe it is the end of Season 2?! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they wrap up the numerous events of the past three months, including celebrating Cameron's 20th year of ministry in Ecuador, ABC readings, summer intern recruitment and training, and much more. Thank you for listening and see you in September for Season 3!

Jul 18, 202227 minSeason 2Ep. 39

Season 2, Episode 38: Why do you keep coming back?

The Rev. Susan Hardaway and Laura 'Smitty' Lipscomb have led a combination of seven short-term teams to Ecuador. Why do they keep coming back? Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview these two leaders and explore their reasons for continuing to support E=H through short term mission experiences.

Jul 11, 202224 minSeason 2Ep. 38

Season 2, Episode 37: More Teams Summer 2022

We are excited to have short term teams back on the ground for the summer of 2022 (though with a smidge of civil unrest added to the mix). Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview two members of the short term team from Christ Church from Elizabeth City, NC - the Rev Daniel Cenci, and Jeremiah Magnuson - as well as their team host, Jamie Holodak. We'll hear why they came and what they have experienced.

Jul 04, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 37

Season 2, Episode 36: Teams Summer 2022

We are excited to have short term teams back on the ground for the summer of 2022 (though with a smidge of civil unrest added to the mix). Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis Rodriguez, as they interview three members of the short term team from the Episcopal Diocese of Upper South Carolina - Maria Williamson, Cadan Gore, and Emily Dewey - and hear why they came and what they have experienced.

Jun 27, 202222 minSeason 2Ep. 36

Season 2, Episode 35: Freedom Rodriguez

Welcome new E=H full-time staff Freedom Rodriguez! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview Freedom and hear about his story, his call to missions, and how he brings his passion and professional art career to E=H.

Jun 20, 202221 minSeason 2Ep. 35

Season 2, Episode 34: Nancy Rodriguez

Welcome new E=H full-time staff Nancy Rodriguez! Join E=H co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker, Jorge Luis, as they interview Nancy and hear about her story, her call to missions, and how she brings her passion and professional art career to E=H.

Jun 13, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 34

Season 2, Episode 33: Summer Interns

We are so excited to "have a summer" again filled with interns and short-term teams. On today's Hopecast, join E=H Co-founder, Cameron Vivanco, and her Ecuadorian co-worker Jorge Luis as they invite four of the summer interns into the studio to talk about their summer training, what they are doing, and most importantly, what they are learning.

Jun 06, 202220 minSeason 2Ep. 33
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